The main card that the Patriots have over Welker is Tom Brady... the Broncos have close to the same level of a QB in Peyton Manning which could be enough to draw the slot machine away from New England.

The Patriots reportedly made a low offer to Wes Welker, low enough to make Welker shutdown talks with the Patriots since yesterday.

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Broncos deal with Patriots WR Wes Welker "very likely," according to a league source.